The haunting "Odyssey" brings back some of the wonderful sounds of Ian Anderson's Celtic period during the 70s. I enjoyed the lucid meanderings of Barton's guitar intermingling with the fretless bass sound... and, of course, the angelic voice of Jenny Lesle. "Follow the Leader" offers an eclectic mix of synths and Wilson's guitar that make it such an interesting piece of pop music. This record offers a nice variety of colors and textures. I really enjoyed the traditionalist vocals of Jenny Lesle. Jon's wispy, stylish choices as a synth player envelope and complement her singing style, which shines the most on "Ariadne."
Much of this feels like a blend of modern electronica, trance and ambient type music; but the added surprises of melodic guitars toying with traditional folk is new and fresh!
These musicians are quite skilled and very tight! You can truly feel their connection to one another. The instrumentals are equally as interesting and absorbing as the songs with vocals. Jon lets us in on a glimpse into his deepest thoughts and you know he really put his heart and soul into this project. This marvelous debut album is certainly a fine showcase for the talents of this multi-talented man.
Sandy Frazier - Mystic-Art.com, September 2000.
How to describe Jon Storm's wonderful solo album? Contemporary alternative binary folk music, perhaps. Gorky's with a hint of Fairport, thrust forth into the new millenium.
A bit like Catweasel dropping
into the heart of the "tribal gathering" (with a spiked drink). The
Incredible String Band, in a big freaky electric spaceship steered by Sandy
Denny, would probably set their dials for the heart of this particular
Storm. Personal, oddball, beautiful and entertaining. A Wifty Wafty Fuzzy
buzzy screaming dreaming edgy angry consoling and soulful Nantucket
sleighride-ish piece of Art. Hard on the outside and soft on the
inside. Yearning, burning, gentle and mental, mystical music.
Halzine, Summer 2000.
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Reflections (4:02)
Written by : Jon Storm
Jon Storm : synths, programming
Odyssey (3:19)
Written by : Colin Wilson and Jon Storm
Jon Storm : Vocals, synths, programming
Stuart Barton : Lead guitar
Jenny Lesle : Backing vocals
Follow the Leader (3:25)
Written by : Colin Wilson and Jon Storm
Jon Storm : Vocals, synths, programming
Colin Wilson : Guitars
Jenny Lesle : Backing vocals
Your planet turns (3:25)
Written by : Jon Storm
Jon Storm : Synths, programming
Jenny Lesle : Vocals
Shades of scarlet (3:38)
Written by : Jon Storm
Jon Storm : Synths, programming
On the wall (3:36)
Written by : Stuart Barton and Jon Storm
Jon Storm : Vocals, synths, programming
Stuart Barton : Guitars
Fortune's get (4:27)
Written by : Jon Storm
Jon Storm : Synths, programming
Jenny Lesle : Vocals
The Jester (4:26)
Written by : Colin Wilson and Jon Storm
Jon Storm : Vocals, synths, programming
Stuart Barton : Guitars
Colin Wilson : Lead guitar
Remembrance of times past (3:39)
Written by : Jon Storm
Jon Storm : Synths, programming
Ariadne (2:23)
Written by : Jon Storm & Serene
Jon Storm : Synths, programming
Jenny Lesle : Vocals (oh, such vocals...!)
Sounds of life (3:44)
Written by : Jon Storm & Serene
Jon Storm : Vocals, synths, programming
Colin Wilson : Lead guitar
Dreams (4:06)
Written by : Jon Storm
Jon Storm : Synths, programming
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Or here for information on the Storm Warning players
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Or here to download the tracks as MP3s